RADIOLOGY OFFICE SPECIALIST, Contingent 1st Shift

Description

Radiology Office Specialist

Department: Radiology
Job Type: Contingent
Shift: 1st Shift

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Fulton County Health Center is seeking a dedicated Radiology Office Specialist to join our Radiology Department on a contingent, first-shift basis. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality customer service while supporting all administrative and clerical aspects of the radiology workflow. This role is essential in creating a positive experience for patients, physicians, and staff by ensuring accurate scheduling, data handling, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Professionally greet and assist all patients, physicians, and staff upon arrival.
• Schedule and receive patients for radiologic examinations, ensuring accurate and complete data entry.
• Validate physician orders with scheduled studies using Meditech. 
• Prepare patient studies for interpretation by radiologists, ensuring all required documentation is complete. 
• Handle incoming calls professionally and direct inquiries appropriately. 
• Retrieve and release imaging studies from the PACS system; prepare films or burn CDs as needed for outside facilities. 
• File film jackets and maintain records in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with Central Registration, Health Information, and physician offices to ensure efficient communication and reporting. 
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of new office staff. 
• Collect and compile data to support departmental performance improvement initiatives. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including ACR, MQSA, OSHA, HIPAA, and others. 
• Maintain a professional appearance and a strong commitment to patient and workplace safety.
• Follow directives from the Office Coordinator and adhere to daily duty assignments and institutional policies.

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Requirements

• Graduate of an approved college or technical school with a major in Medical Secretarial. 
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology is required. 
• Proficiency in computer use, especially word processing and scheduling systems. 
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and organizational skills.